SituSpace - Space battlespace awareness application
Company: 21st Century Systems, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 2Abstract: As we progress towards the network-centric environment envisioned by JV2010 and JV2020, our dependency upon space assets to meet our force enhancement (C4, weather, navigation, intelligence, surveillance, etc.) requirements is expected to growexponentially. This trend is not only for our forces,… more
Milestone Mall
Company: 21st Century Systems, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: There are major changes in today's business methods. Expensive and time consuming travel for gathering project personnel together will be replaced, in part, by network-centric technology. Management directives of large corporations are increasinglystipulating the use of a collaborative workspace… more
Eigen-Similarity Integral (ESI) - A New Concept for Invariant Image Similarity Detection
Company: 21st Century Systems, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2003 / 1Abstract: Most of today's precision guided weapons use Global Positioning System (GPS) signals to gain improved accuracy. But, as Operation Iraqi Freedom recently showed, foreign militaries have equipment to locally jam GPS signals. Another effective method ofautonomous navigation is necessary to ensure… more
Secure Agent-Based Collaboration Environment
Company: 21st Century Systems, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: 72526S03-I Collaboration on experimental nuclear physics projects is international and requires hundreds of participants. Due to the sheer size and complexity of the experiments, a great deal of the experimental planning, equipment design, preparation, and assembly must be carried out prior to the… more
Next-Generation, Unifying Agent Architecture
Company: 21st Century Systems, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: Agents, Agent Architectures and Agent-based applications have become a phenomena in recent years with seemingly everyone jumping on the bandwagon. However, as with any truly revolutionary breakthrough technology, Agents have lacked standards and rulingbodies to govern the direction of the bandwagon… more
Multi-National Cultural Difference Modeling
Company: 21st Century Systems, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: As demonstrated with recent engagements, US forces will not go into combat alone. Multinational coalition forces will be the norm and our forces must flexibly adapt to the command and control (C2) environment with the newly formed team. Whether a neighboror long time ally with similar but… more
Surveillance System Concept (SSC)
Company: 21st Century Systems, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: It is a global extent of terrorist networks, opposed to large powers, attacking the U.S Navy abroad, U.S. Embassies, and now in our homeland. Traditional methods are based on defending from what has happened in the past:
Webster
Company: 21st Century Systems, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: In response to SBIR solicitation OSD03-027, 21st Century Systems, Inc. (21CSI) is pleased to propose investigating and developing a software agent system organized in a hierarchically networked architecture that incorporates use of multiple existingsystems into a high-level information fusion system… more
High-Energy Laser Coatings for Large, Lightweight, and Compliant Deployable Space Optics
Company: Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation proposes to use its Filtered Cathodic Arc Plasma Deposition (FCAPD) process to apply reflective high-energy laser coatings to complaint polyamide substrates for space-based mirrors. FCAPD coatings have better adhesionand are denser and more stable than coatings… more
Linearly-Graded Ceramic Coating Fabrication Process for Gun Barrels
Company: Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation will use its proprietary Coaxial Energetic Deposition process to deposit a linearly-graded ceramic coating on the inside of gun barrels. This coating will transition smoothly from a fully ceramic interior surface, whichis exposed to the harsh firing environment,… more
Barrel Coating and Liners for Extended Barrel Life
Company: Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: The purpose of this Phase I effort is to investigate the effectiveness of using coatings to extend the life of gun barrels. The coatings will be deposited using Alameda Applied Sciences' proprietary Coaxial Energetic Deposition (CED) process, which iscapable of depositing virtually any metal or… more
Barrel Coating and Liners for Extended Barrel Life
Company: Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 2Abstract: The objective of this Phase-II proposal is to develop Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation's (AASC) Coaxial Energetic Deposition (CED) process to increase the life of gun barrels by depositing a protective refractory metal coating to the inside of thebarrel that can outperform and replace the… more
Magnetically Enhanced Vacuum Arc Thruster
Company: Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation proposes to develop a new type of electric propulsion device dubbed the Magnetically Enhanced Vacuum Arc Thruster (MVAT). This thruster is itself a variant on the Vacuum Arc Thruster that has been demonstrated via a recently concluded Phase I SBIR contracts from… more
Effects-Based Counter Terrorism Operations
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: The objective of this Phase I effort is to apply concepts in social network analysis to support effects-based plan development at the strategic level for counter-terrorist operations. We will exploit Dr. John Lemmer's CAT (Causal Analysis Tool) tosupport plan assessment. Mr John Beyerle, an EBO… more
Advanced Information Understanding Algorithms to Detect Counter-Terrorist Activity in Support of Total Force Protection
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: In this proposal 21st Century Technologies will (1) conceptually combine multiple social network patterns to provide greater visibility and a deeper understanding of anomalous and possibly terrorist behaviors to support force protection (2) implementthese combined constructs into an social… more
Scalable Heterogeneous Social Network Analysis
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: 21st Century Technologies and Mr. Valdis Krebs, a social network expert , will (1) combine multiple social network patterns to provide visibility and situational awareness of anomalous and potentially terrorist behaviors (2) implement these combinedpatterns into an social network pattern… more
GREAT: Graph-based Rapid Extraction and Analysis Tool
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: GREAT, Graph-based Extraction and Analytical Tool will enable teams of subject matter experts (SMEs) to author knowledge bases directly and easily without knowledge engineers serving as intermediaries. 21st Century Technologies and BBN Technologies shalldemonstrate rapid knowledge formation of… more
Graph Matching Intrusion Detection for the Insider Threat
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: We propose the Graph Matching Intrusion Detection (GMID) system, a novel approach to detecting insider and coordinated insider-outsider threats based on our algorithms for solving the subgraph isomorphism (graph matching) problem. GMID performs datafusion on information from dense sensor networks… more
Future Theater Distribution System (FTDS)
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: The Future Combat System is drawing from the Operation and Organization Plan and Operational Requirements Document a concept of having a 72 combat pulse, with rotation of the combat elements back to the MSS for resupply and rest before rotating back intoanother 72 pulse. During the combat pulse,… more
Graph Matching and Metrics Intrusion Detection System (GMIDS)
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 2Abstract: The Graph Matching and Metrics Intrusion Detection System (GMIDS) is a novel approach to detecting insider and coordinated insider-outsider threats. GMIDS is based on our proven algorithms for graph-based pattern matching, social network analysis, linkanalysis, and statistical pattern recognition. … more
Information Fusion System for Counter-Terrorism Operations
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: In this Phase I SBIR , we shall demonstrate, the Integrated Fusion Dashboard, a system that can fuse uncertainties from multi-source data sets using two distinct detection mechanisms. To ensure that the fused product makes sense to the counter-terrorismanalyst, we are pleased to have Mr. Craig… more
Ultrasonic Detector for Carbon Dioxide
Company: 2B TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2003 / 2Abstract: 70042S02-II The quantification of sources and sinks of atmospheric carbon dioxide would be greatly facilitated by the development of a new detector for this important greenhouse gas. In particular a lightweight CO2 sonde, similar to the widely used ozonesonde, could be used to estimate… more
Ultrasonic Detector for Carbon Dioxide
Company: 2B TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: 70042S02-II The quantification of sources and sinks of atmospheric carbon dioxide would be greatly facilitated by the development of a new detector for this important greenhouse gas. In particular a lightweight CO2 sonde, similar to the widely used ozonesonde, could be used to estimate… more
A Bioactive Polymer Designed for Cardiac Assist Devices
Company: ABIOMED, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The ultimate objective of this proposal is the development of a novel, bioactive polymer for use in ventricular assist devices (VAD), and other long-term blood contacting implantable devices. Although VADs are becoming an important therapeutic option for patients… more
An Artificial Myocardium for Pediatric Support
Company: ABIOMED, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2003 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The ultimate objective of this proposal is the commercialization of a pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD). Although, VADs, both implantable and paracorporeal, have become an important surgical option for adult patients with myocardial failure unresponsive… more